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Old 12-06-2012, 09:14 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by jtemple View Post
Pure sodium (not table salt) explodes when it comes in contact with water.

Lithium also reacts pretty vigorously with water.
Exothermic reaction that liberates hydrogen from water, because it's stripping the oxygen out of it. Makes for nice fireworks. A one gram cube will paint the ceiling.
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